New camera and new guitar pic

[RickT]

I just purchased a new camera, a Nikon P7000. Here's a photo of my ASAT, Retro Classic and Legacy.


RickT

[Kit]

Rick, I noticed the discoloration on the maple fretboard on your Grosh. There was a thread a few days ago about this on maple fretboards. I have a 75 Strat that has this on the side of the neck on the treble side. I know I did this since I've the guitar since practically new. My Melancon, which is only a few years old, also shows a bit of this on the same spot of the neck. I don't get discoloration on the playing surface of the neck like yours though.

My guess is that some of these guitars have very thin, and likely not very durable, finish on the maple neck, and that is what is causing the discoloration. It does not bother me, but I am curious as to whether my theory is correct.

Kit

[RickT]

... I noticed the discoloration on the maple fretboard on your Grosh...

Kit

The discoloration comes from playing the guitar. I believe this particular guitar came with an "oil" finish on the neck. I kind of like the look, reminds me of Clapton's "Brownie" guitar. Because it does wear in that fashion, you have to make sure you're playing in more than one key.

RickT

[Kit]

... I noticed the discoloration on the maple fretboard on your Grosh...

Kit

The discoloration comes from playing the guitar. I believe this particular guitar came with an "oil" finish on the neck. I kind of like the look, reminds me of Clapton's "Brownie" guitar. Because it does wear in that fashion, you have to make sure you're playing in more than one key.

RickT

Actually, Rick, looking at your picture again and noticing that the ASAT Classic does not show any wear leads me to believe even more that it has to do with what finish is used on the neck.

Kit

[nizarilhamy]

I like your collection and camera you use, if you only had 3 guitar?

[RickT]

I like your collection and camera you use, if you only had 3 guitar?

I have a few more guitars, I have a Hamer Newport 90, PRS Archtop Jazz, Taylor GC-8 and a Taylor 8-string baritone acoustic.

Welcome to the forum!

RickT

[sam]

Hey Rick,

nice pics, the camera does a great job. what kind of strap is on the grosh?

[RickT]

Hey Rick,

nice pics, the camera does a great job. what kind of strap is on the grosh?

It's a Souldier strap that I purchased at Fatsoundguitars. Here's a link to the Souldier website: http://souldier.us/index.php?main_page= ... ts_id=1398

RickT

[darwinohm]

Great guitars Rick, is that a Mahogany Legacy?-- Darwin

[RickT]

Great guitars Rick, is that a Mahogany Legacy?-- Darwin

That is a Mahogany Legacy HB. I had a matching ASAT but sold that one. I didn't really like the neck on that one. This one has a chunky neck.

RickT